Temperature For Hot Water Heater

[Adelaine Cruz]

What should the ideal temperature for hot water heater setting? How hot should the water be coming out of the kitchen faucet in the sink 25′ to 30′ from the hot water heater? Also how hot should the water be coming out of the faucet in the labatory 2′ from hot water heater?

Thanks

Shirl

[SylvanLMPParticipant]

http://www.masterplumbers.com/plumbing/plumbviews/1999/rec_pump.html

If piped properly no more then 10-15 degrees

[GuestParticipant]

The water coming out of any tap should not be hot enough to scald you, so the water should not be more than 110F, as on the average most people get an automatic reaction to pull your hand out at higher temperatures. Many water heaters can not be turned below 120F as they collect moisture on the combustion surfaces at lower temperatures. Legionella, a disease that attacks the respiratory system, grows in closed systems below 140F. So the ideal temperature is difficult to reach without the expert services of a master plumber who knows which quality mixing valves and devices protect their customers from scalds.

[ShirlParticipant]

Thanks for replie. In other words heater should be set on about 140 degrees. Water coming out of faucet closes to heater is about 135 degrees. That should do it.

Thanks

Shirl

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